Project Grant 2620077
- The National Science Foundation awarded Kean University a $1.6 million project grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the university's APPLYING STUDENT KNOWLEDGE FOR SUCCESS IN CYBERSECURITY AND DATA SCIENCE initiative. The five-year award, issued on October 15, 2021, will fund the development and delivery of educational programs and services to strengthen student knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and data science. As the place of performance for the grant, Kean...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Kean University $270,571 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to integrate socially responsible design practices into undergraduate computer science curricula across four universities. Kean University leads a multisite collaborative research project spanning institutions in Colorado, New Jersey, Oregon, and Virginia—encompassing large and small, rural and urban, private and public, R1 and R2...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded the University of Kansas Center For Research Inc. $2 million on January 1, 2027, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support the Scholars in Machine Assisted Reasoning and Trust for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics project. The award funds scholarships of up to $15,000 for up to five years to 30 high-achieving, low-income undergraduate scholars pursuing bachelor's degrees in computer...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded William Paterson University of New Jersey $1,999,999 on June 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to implement a Mathematics and Computer Science Scholars Program. The program will provide scholarships averaging $10,000 for up to five years to 40 high-achieving, low-income undergraduates pursuing bachelor's degrees in computer science and mathematics. Scholars will receive faculty mentoring,...
- This $1.5 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support Northeastern Illinois University's efforts to increase degree completion in computer science among low-income transfer students. Over the six-year period from January 2022 to December 2027, the university will provide scholarships of $2,000 each year to 45 community college transfer students pursuing bachelor's degrees in computer science. The project aims to incorporate...
- This $1.5 million project grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the University of Maine System in delivering academic support services and community engagement activities to increase degree completion among low-income, high-achieving computing students. Over the six-year period from October 2022 to September 2028, the University of Maine will provide scholarships of up to $1,499,918 to 30 undergraduate students pursuing computer science...
- This five-year, $4.9 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) funds the Computer Science as a Career Scholarship Program. The program aims to increase the recruitment, retention, transfer, and graduation of academically talented computer science students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds through 179 scholarships across Texas A&M University-Commerce and two community colleges (Collin College and Dallas College). Key...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $2,499,411 Project Grant to the San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) through the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The project, titled "Empowering Students to Succeed in Engineering and Computer Science," aims to increase the attraction, retention, and graduation of low-income, academically talented, undergraduate students in software engineering, computer engineering, and computer science at San Jose State...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $1,052,165 project grant to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support undergraduate scholarships and retention services for low-income students pursuing degrees in engineering and computer science. Over the six-year period from October 2022 to September 2028, the project will provide scholarships and co-curricular support services to recruit and retain...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded $2 million to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on March 15, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support STEM persistence and retention for talented, low-income students through scholarships, curricula, cohort-building, and collaboration. The project will provide scholarships of up to $15,000 per year to at least 120 scholars pursuing associate in science degrees and/or bachelor's...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Kean University $2 million on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support graduate scholars pursuing computer science degrees with demonstrated financial need. The award funds scholarships for 30 graduate scholars—24 pursuing master's degrees and 6 pursuing Ph.D.s in computer science—with scholarship support covering unmet need up to $20,000 per student for up to five years. Scholars participate in an integrated mentoring framework combining affinity research groups, multiple mentors, and individual development plans. The program provides faculty mentoring, professional development in research skills, career preparation, technical communication, and mentored research aligned with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or data science. Scholars also develop individual development plans and build community through graduate cohort programming. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2032, with work performed at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. An external evaluator will conduct formative and summative evaluations to assess project outcomes and contribute to knowledge regarding effective support strategies for low-income STEM graduate students. The project aims to strengthen the computing workforce in critical national need areas while advancing degree completion for academically talented, low-income students.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 8/3/26 |